2026 Summer Internship : Industrial Designer

Company Information

PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Peterbilt Motors Company

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Requisition Summary

Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR Company, has an opening for an Industrial Creative Designer Intern to add to our Design Engineering team in Denton, Texas.

Job Responsibilities

This position will be working on various projects and reports to include but not limitedto :

Future Class 8 Truck Design Details, innovation, and brand opportunities.

A Mission Specific Truck Cab Design optimization / functionality, Ideas and Details

A Personal - Non-Confidential - Portfolio Project for the intern to own and share.

Team interaction with all departments interns to recommend culture changes towards the future. Weekly meetings live or on Teams to draft a unique point of view for leadership.

Required Qualifications

The candidate we seek will be currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Transportation, or a related industrial design program.

Preferred Qualifications

The skills that are important to be successful in this position are as follows :

Design exploration and creative solutions sketches focused on Future Class 8 Trucks.

Communication and strategic interface with Design, Engineering and Clay modelers.

3D surface modeling (Alias and Sub B modeling) Gravity Sketch and VR sessions.

Photoshop ideation, sketching and rendering relevant and original design solutions.

Strong professionalism with enthusiasm and punctuality, courtesy, and positivity.

Craft detailed insightful emails, Teams usage, competitive benchmarking via web

General Description of Internship Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR intern, you have a full range of benefit options including :

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field
• This position may offer stipend assistance benefits

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an E-Verify & Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups - The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women's Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D) and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).

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